One leg pigeon pose

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, or One-Legged King Pigeon pose, is a beautiful and (very) deep backbending posture. This challenging pose requires a great deal of anatomical intelligence, flexibility and core strength to safely reach its fullest expression. Find out how to build a sequence around this peak pose! #ekapadarajakapotasana #ekapadarajakapotasanasequence #ekapadarajakapotasanaprep #pigeonpose #pigeonposeyoga #backbend #heartopener #yogasequence #yoga #yogaposes

Pigeon Pose is a deep hip-opener that helps bring balance to the whole body! Read this guide for detailed information on how to practice this...

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#Pigeon is actually a variation of the advanced pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose). The two poses share similar alignment in the hips and, more important, an imperative to be approached thoughtfully and consciously. Most practitioners recognize that One-Legged King Pigeon is an advanced backbend that requires precise alignment. Yet many of us are likely to thoughtlessly fold into the forward-bend variation of Pigeon, which can put a lot of stress on the knee and…

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The pigeon pose is a hip opener that stretches the thighs, groins and psoas. This pose also stimulates the abdominal organs, opens the shoulders and chest, and stretches the neck. http://www.spotebi.com/exercise-guide/pigeon-pose/

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One Legged King Pigeon (Preparation)

Variation of full pigeon pose